World Snooker Shout Out

The Shoot-Out, first staged in 2011, was previously held in Blackpool and has become a firm favourite among fans for its non-stop thrilling action.

This season’s event runs from February 12 to 14 and will be staged at The Hexagon, a venue which previously held the Grand Prix tournament from 1984 to 1993.

Michael White of Wales won the top prize at the Snooker Shoot-Out last season. (Image: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

A Sense of Place: Poetry Workshops

When: Friday, February 12 to Saturday, February 13

Time: 10.30am to 2.30pm

Where: Reading Museum, Blagrave Street

Contact: To book – elaine.blake@reading.gov.uk - Tickets £25

A workshop with poet and educationalist Lesley Saunders looking at the different landscapes we inhabit and that inhabit our imaginations.

There will be poetry readings and stories before you draft some of your own creative writing. Aimed at adults 16 and over.

Sitelines - Team of the Decades by Will Dickie

When: Saturday, February 13 to Sunday, February 14

Time: Midday to 2pm

Where: South Street

Contact: 0118 960 6060 - Tickets £10, £8 concessions

South Street's acclaimed SITELINES programme invites you to join Will's 'team' get involved in an outdoor performance, inspired by male role models.

Team of the Decades is an interactive, promenade performance playing on familiar relationships. Fathers and sons. Our strengths and weaknesses. Collisions and hugs.

This performance begins at Reading Town Hall before travelling off-site on a planned route around the local area. It takes place outdoors, so audience members should wear appropriate clothing and footwear.